Heavy-Duty Circle Cutter

Overview

Adjustable cutter is designed for use on your drill press to make circular cuts 1-3/4" to 7-7/8" in diameter in wood, plastic, brass, copper, aluminum and more. For the smoothest circles possible, cut half way through your material, then flip it over to finish the cut from the back.

Because it provides the flexibility to cut circles and holes of any dimension between the the parameters of the tool. My old one blew out the cutter and the pilot bit after many years of use and I couldn't find replacement parts, so I'm opting to replace it.

Because it provides the flexibility to cut circles and holes of any dimension between the the parameters of the tool. My old one blew out the cutter and the pilot bit after many years of use and I couldn't find replacement parts, so I'm opting to replace it.

BEST ANSWER:This has a maximum cutting depth of 7/8". According to the instructions, you cut make half the cut on one side then turn material over and cut the second half on that side.That being said I would not exceed an 1-1/2" just to give yourself some room

BEST ANSWER:This has a maximum cutting depth of 7/8". According to the instructions, you cut make half the cut on one side then turn material over and cut the second half on that side.That being said I would not exceed an 1-1/2" just to give yourself some room

I am glad I opened the box when I got it. I was going to send it back because of the shank being 1/2&quot;. To my surprise it did fit my bench drill press and real happy with it. Also real good guality product.

Used cutter on 1/2&quot; MDF. Drill press wobbled until I started the carving due to arm balance, but no problems. Cut holes great and accurate. Note to user: Instructions say to flip work over after cutting half-way through. I didn't on first use. I was in a hurry. Wood burned and chisel binded. Next use, I flipped work piece and lined bit up perfect to hole. Gave me a very clean, accurate cut. Use sacrificial board under work piece. Take your time.

This tool works pretty well, but I think it has an unacceptable amount of runout.I didn't measure the actual amount, but you can see it wobbling pretty good in operation, and I'm sure I had it chucked properly.Once the pilot goes into the work piece it settles down.I would recommend it as it's the only circle cutting tool out there I found and the price is reasonable. Just know the price is reasonable for a reason.Aside from the runout it's a pretty nifty tool to have.Also, I'd recommend slowing down the speed of your press to its slowest setting.

I would have prefered the double wing cutter but this works for what it is intended. It's easy to set up and make adjustments. You may need to cut from both sides, make sure you have a sacraficial piece of wood underneath because you can't adjust the center drill bit short enough.

I was skeptical when I bought this however I was in a bind and needed an off size circle. I needed multiple cuts 7-9/16" dia. circles; I was pleased with the ruggedness of the construction. But I wondered how true it would be once it was up to speed. Making a test cut in a pine board I turned the press on and noticed a significant wobble as the non symmetric bit made its revolutions. Slowly lowering it into the wood I got about 3/16" in and the cutting edge caught and bound in the kerf of the cut. I would used this for smaller circumference circles with thin material. If you are looking for speed of cut and consistent accuracy bite the bullet and get something better than this.

I needed a 5" hole cut for a project and my existing hole cutter was to small. This one accomplished the task accurately and in short order. It must be used on a drill press but I whole heartedly recommend this item.

Shaft is of mild steel, I successfully cut a circular groove into a white pine 2" x 6". After I chiseled out the center I was able to flush install a circular J-box as a mount for an outdoor security light. Unfortunately the shaft twisted into and the tool will no longer function.

There were no instructions included. I evidently assumed these cutters were used to cut circular pieces for toys. I had to turn the cutting bit around to accomplish this because it beveled the circular piece. I found that it would burn the wood also. As mentioned, a set of instructions might have explained the speed setting on my drill press and the applications for this cutter.Editor's note: Manufacturer's instructions are included, they are printed on the inside of the box.

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